Four guilty of violent disorder in Plymouth

An additional two people appeared at court and pleaded not guilty

Pictured from left to right: Daniel McGuire, Michael Williams and Lucas Ormond Skeaping
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 7th Aug 2024
Last updated 7th Aug 2024

Four people have pleaded guilty to causing violent disorder in Plymouth on Monday (5 August).

They appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court this morning (7 August) where they admitted offences under Section 2 of the Public Order Act 1986.

The following people will appear on Thursday (8 August) to be sentenced:

  • Daniel McGuire, aged 45, of Crescent Avenue, Plymouth
  • Michael Williams, aged 51, of Blacklands Close, Sparkwell
  • Lucas Ormond Skeaping, aged 29, of Warran Lane, Tavistock

A 17-year-old boy from Plymouth will appear on 5 September to be sentenced.

Paul Braidwood, aged 44, of Ward Place, Plymouth, pleaded not guilty and is due to appear at Truro Crown Court on 2 September. A second 17-year-old boy, also from Plymouth, pleaded not guilty and has been released on conditional bail.

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